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A new Publication in memory of Cardinal Prospero Grech O.S.A.

09/12/2021 / News, Publications

A new Publication in memory of Cardinal Prospero Grech O.S.A. “In Te Domine Speravi” is the title of a book published by the Order of St. Augustine in remembrance of the late Maltese Augustinian H. Emm. Mons. Prospero Grech who went to meet the Lord on December 30, 2019 at the venerable age of 94. The title of the book is in fact taken from the motto that the same …

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Fr. Leslie Gatt OSA – Elected once again as Prior Provincial of the Maltese Augustinian Province

26/11/2021 / News

On Friday, November 26, 2021, Fr. Leslie Gatt was once again elected Prior Provincial of the Maltese Augustinian Province. The Maltese Augustinian friars, in the recent weeks voted to elect a Prior Provincial for the next four year term. The Augustinians have been in Malta for over 600 years, but this will eventually be the 67th provincial mandate since the founding of the Maltese Augustinian Province in 1817. Fr. Leslie, …

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Remembrance of the departed Augustinian friars

09/11/2021 / News

On November 6, the Augustinian Family celebrates the remembrance of the departed Augustinian brethren. On Tuesday 9th November at 10am the Prior Provincial, together with several friars, celebrated a mass in the Chapel of the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery commemorating the deceased friars. In his reflection he spoke on: the beautiful memories that all these brothers have left us; the sense of gratitude that we should all express as we …

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The Augustinians encouraged to participate in the Synodal Journey with the Church

29/10/2021 / News

In a letter sent earlier this month, the Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine, Fr. Alejandro Moral Anton, OSA, encouraged all the members of the Order to participate in the Synodal Journey of the Church formally opened by Pope Francis on October 9 and 10 2022 To animate the Order’s participation in this Synod, the Prior General created an international commission composed of friars, sisters and lay people: Fr. …

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Presentation of the result of the questionnaire for the laity

20/10/2021 / Laity, News

On Wednesday 20 October 2021 all friars of the Augustinian Province attended a meeting in preparation for the 2022 Provincial Chapter. The meeting commenced with vespers in memory of St. Madalen of Nagasaki, Virgin and Augustinian Martyr. Mr Andre’ Paul Debattista, Assistant Lecturer at the Institute for European Studies was Invited to this meeting. He expounded on an analysis of the replies received to a questionnaire that had been circulated …

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A group of Augustinians gather for a few days of retreat

16/10/2021 / News

Between the 11th and 15th of October a group of Augustinian friars gathered at the Stella Maris Retreat House in Zebbug Gozo for a few days of prayer and reflection. During these days, the friars had the opportunity to have a break from their daily routine and reflect on their own calling, accompanied by Mons. Frans Abdilla who animated these days. In addition to the interesting and current reflections shared …

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The Church embarks in a Synodal Journey

14/10/2021 / News

On the 9th and 10th October 2021, Pope Francis opened formally the Synodal Journey of the Church which will reach its climax in the Synod of Bishops to be held at the Vatican in October 2023. Pope Francis had announced the convocation of a Synod of Bishops way back in May 2021 with the theme being the ‘synodal journey’ itself, “For a synodal Church: Communion, participation, and mission.” A new …

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Opening of the Academic Year – the Augustinian Institute

29/09/2021 / Formation, News

On 1st October starts the accademic year of the Augustinian Institute. As from this year, besides the possibility of following the activities at Saint Augustine’s College in Pietà, you can also follow them on the facebook page of the Maltese Augustinian Province: https://www.facebook.com/Agostinjani For futher information you can contact us at: [email protected] 79294177 Here is the programm of activities for the month of October: Friday, 1st October, at …

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The Prior General visits St. Augustine Priory in Gozo and St. Catherine Monastery in Valletta

18/09/2021 / News, Victoria (Gozo)

On Friday, September 17, the Prior General of the Order of St. Augustine, Fr. Alejandro Moral Anton paid a short visit to the Priory of St. Augustine in Victoria Gozo and the Monastery of the Augustinian Contemplative Sisters in Valletta. Over the past few days, the Prior General was in Gozo on an invitation of the Diocese of Gozo to preach a retreat for priests held at Dar Manresa. Finishing …

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A short questionnaire – 204 years of the Maltese Augustinian Province

13/09/2021 / News

On September 14, the Maltese Augustinian Province celebrates the anniversary of its foundation in 1817. The presence of the Augustinian Friars in Malta goes back much more than that, and for more than 600 years they were an active presence on our islands. In preparation for the 2022 Provincial Ordinary Chapter, which will be convened in early October, a short questionnaire on the presence and work of the Augustinians in …

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